Walt Disney Studios Park
Tuesday, 13th November 2007
Spring/Summer 2008, and not a Tower in sight… It seems only moments since the previous Autumn/Winter brochure was thrust under our dissecting eyes, now the next brochure is already available to order. What does the cover tell us? “More of the same”…
Wednesday, 7th November 2007
At least, from those on the front lines. The jury’s still out on whether or not Crush’s Coaster should be equipped with the Disney’s Fastpass system. Following two weeks of a trial service, Cast Members and operations say “disaster”, but will the chiefs still bow to public demand?
Tuesday, 6th November 2007
German TV promo ‘Disney Filmparade’ has presented an astonishing look at the final stages in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’s creation. Through a unique 8-minute video, we can finally discover the libraries, boiler rooms, haunted corridors, drop shafts — and backstage — of our very own Hollywood Tower!
Monday, 5th November 2007
Stitch Live, the fourth attraction of the 15th year will reportedly open on 22nd March 2008, giving Disneyland Resort Paris the impressive claim to opening four major new attractions within the space of nine months. And, this being a “live” production, there’ll be the chance to see many real rehearsals in the weeks before.
Sunday, 4th November 2007
What would all the landmark Disney attractions be without their nighttime illuminations? The Tower of Terror is up there with the best of them, and now testing its spectacular display of eerie colours and lights, glowing on the Marne-la-Vallée skyline…
Sunday, 4th November 2007
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is ready and waiting for its victims; For the past two weeks, testing endlessly throughout the day and allowing the resort’s Cast Members to be the very first to ride. Though photos and videos are strictly banned, words can still tell us enough… but which language?
Sunday, 4th November 2007
So, you still want more new attractions at Walt Disney Studios Park? Maybe want to see some of Disney’s fresher-faced heroes in the spotlight, such as the stars of the Playhouse Disney channel? Sit tight until 2009, and it seems like you’ll be in luck!
Thursday, 1st November 2007
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will open on Saturday, 22nd December 2007. The biggest and most important single new attraction to open at Disneyland Resort Paris since 1995′ is due to open its creaking hotel doors to the public a full three months before the press and VIPs get a look.
Friday, 19th October 2007
Hollywood just wouldn’t be Hollywood without its palm trees. Yesterday, the first four of many giant palms were planted (or rather, “installed”) in their new home at Walt Disney Studios Park, lining one side Hollywood Boulevard. It’s remarkable what a few tropical trees can do to a skyline…
Thursday, 18th October 2007
Between promotion for his new album and High School Musical 2, Corbin Bleu took the time to enjoy some of the biggest thrills at Walt Disney Studios Park during his visit on Monday, including favourite Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and a brand new experience for the American star — Crush’s Coaster!
Wednesday, 17th October 2007
In pictures. The first, extended season of High School Musical On Tour at Walt Disney Studios Park came to a close with one final performance this Monday, featuring one very special guest: Corbin Bleu, star of both the original film, its mega-hit sequal and “Jump In!”, another hit Disney Channel movie.
Tuesday, 16th October 2007
Hollywood Boulevard’s placemaking grows with more signage, a fully-realised tunnel entrance and two slices of the Hollywood Hills themselves, continuing to liven up Walt Disney Studios Park with new colours, details and architecture - whether three-dimensional or not.
Saturday, 13th October 2007
Corbin Bleu, the irrepressibly “cool” star of High School Musical is set to make an unprecedented visit to Walt Disney Studios Park this coming Monday. Stars appearances are usually reserved for the press only. Not so for Corbin, who has a whole day planned to meet his fans…
Sunday, 7th October 2007
…struck by lightning and… testing! Paris’ Tower of Terror inches ever closer to its first public opening in almost 70 years — its exterior now entirely uncovered, gardens filling with greenery, iconic neon sign facing outwards and even the first few elevators taking a plunge into The Twilight Zone.